March 1, 2020; San Francisco, California, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2, left) and guard Bradley Beal (3, right) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Bradley Beal Reacts To John Wall News With Heartfelt Post

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 19, 2025 12:50 PM ET

Bradley Beal and John Wall were once among the best duos in the NBA when they were teammates on the Washington Wizards.

On Tuesday, Wall announced that he had retired from basketball after 11 NBA seasons.

Via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype: "John Wall has retired. The former No. 1 pick of the 2010 NBA Draft was a five-time All-Star, one-time All-NBA selection, and one-time All-Defensive selection. He averaged 18.7 points, 8.9 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 11 seasons with the Wizards, Rockets, and Clippers."

John Wall has retired. The former No. 1 pick of the 2010 NBA Draft was a five-time All-Star, one-time All-NBA selection, and one-time All-Defensive selection. He averaged 18.7 points, 8.9 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 11 seasons with the Wizards, Rockets, and Clippers. pic.twitter.com/qbgrM3s1gK
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 19, 2025

One person who reacted to the news was Beal.

He wrote a heartfelt message (via Instagram).

Beal: "Congratulations to my brother@johnwallon retiring from the NBA. Family 4L and one of the most elite, dominant, and game-changing figures the league has ever seen. Thank you for welcoming me with open arms and pushing me to be the best I can be. There is no BB without Dub! Thank you, brother! Enjoy the next chapter! #DCbackcourt!"